SANDFORD ROAD, OX4 4PX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX4 4PX

SANDFORD ROAD, OX4 4PX, Oxford has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.24 per 1,000 population. This OX4 4PX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader OX4 postcode area, which has experienced 740 crimes and a crime rate of 11.07 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this OX4 4PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX4 4PX, encompassing approximately 3412 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-48.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

OX4 4PX Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Morrell Crescent with total crimes: 12
  • Sandford Road with total crimes: 7
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 6

SANDFORD ROAD, OX4 4PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.24-48.57%
Criminal damage and arson55.270.00%
Other theft51.4666.67%
Shoplifting51.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.46-44.44%
Public order31.46-66.67%
Other crime20.880.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3519.3452.17%
Anti-social behaviour910.2580.00%
Public order92.64125.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.64-44.44%
Other theft31.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.88100.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.58-8.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.7480.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6466.67%
Public order41.4633.33%
Other crime41.17300.00%
Other theft31.1750.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-50.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.364.17%
Criminal damage and arson57.3225.00%
Vehicle crime41.46100.00%
Public order31.17-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.88-25.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.77-22.58%
Public order67.03-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.170.00%
Drugs21.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.41-11.43%
Public order99.08350.00%
Other theft52.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.46300.00%
Burglary31.1750.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-33.33%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3515.5329.63%
Other theft510.25150.00%
Vehicle crime31.46200.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Public order20.59-60.00%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-88.89%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.9417.39%
Criminal damage and arson97.91200.00%
Public order52.6425.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.46-40.00%
Other theft20.88-33.33%
Burglary20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-66.67%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.6015.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.7425.00%
Public order41.46300.00%
Other theft31.17200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8850.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.2533.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.86100.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-75.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.38-42.31%
Criminal damage and arson84.3960.00%
Other theft22.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59100.00%
Public order20.59-33.33%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.29-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.414.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.62-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.46100.00%
Drugs41.17300.00%
Other theft41.170.00%
Bicycle theft31.17200.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Other crime20.88100.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-85.71%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.340.00%
Other theft42.050.00%
Public order31.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20249
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20249
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 327 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202435
July 202423
June 202425
May 202424
April 202431
March 202435
February 202427
January 202423
December 202320
November 202315
October 202326
September 202325

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20249
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
October 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX4 4PX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Morrell Crescent
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Sandford Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Swinbourne Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Champion Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cowley Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. St Nicholas Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 8. Medhurst Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Northfield Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pipley Furlong
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Thomson Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kempson Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Oxford Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Hillsale Piece
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Grange Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Lanham Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Mandelbrote Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1